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Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder with 24Mbps Video Capture and Wide Angle 29.5mm G-Lens Featuring 3.2inch Xtra Fine LCD + Accessory Kit

• Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder with 24Mbps Video Capture and Wide Angle 29.5mm G-Lens Featuring 3.2inch Xtra Fine LCD
• Lexar Platinum II 16GB 60X Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card
• Replacement NP-F970 Battery Pack – Kata Camcorder Carrying Case
• Tiffen 72mm 3 Piece Lens Filter Set
• Lens Pen Cleaning Tool – Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Product Description
Shoot like a pro. The HDR-AX2000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the convenience of a non-linear recording format. With 24p Progressive Scan Mode, this camcorder’s high-quality film-like motion lets you realize brilliant scene reproduction. CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color provide the HDR-AX2000 with the color and gamma range to give your footage an even more film-like feel. Three 1/3″ Exmor CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. The 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm telephoto Sony G Lens allows for wider angle shooting and brings the action closer (20X optical). Three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings provide even more flexibility.

KIT INCLUDES:

* LEXAR 16GB SD MEMORY CARD.

* REPLACEMENT NP-F970 BATTERY PACK.

* KATA CAMCORDER CASE.

* TIFFEN LENS FILTER SET.

* LENS PEN.

* CLEANING CLOTH.

Sony HDR-AX2000 High-Definition Handycam® Camcorder with 24Mbps Video Capture and Wide Angle 29.5mm G-Lens Featuring 3.2inch Xtra Fine LCD + Accessory Kit

Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

• High-definition video camera records in 1080i, 720p, and 720i specification with analog down-converting
• 16:9 widescreen recording; 4:3 conversion capable
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens; digital Super SteadyShot System dampens hand jitter and vibration
• CMOS camera system; records to conventional DV tape stock
• Powered by NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack

Product Description
The Sony HVR-A1U camcorder captures 1080i HDV images using a newly developed 1/3-inch type, 2.97-megapixel (total) CMOS sensor with new Enhanced Imaging Processor(tm) technology that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor. The result is HD quality imaging that has been used to produce television and professional film content. Available at an extremely affordable price, the HVR-A1U will be another powerful option for HD field acquisition by all video professionals.Amazon.com Product Description
The HVR-A1U is a compact and lightweight handy-type camcorder, ideal for shooting environments that require mobility. Its size, combined with its long battery life (up to 80 minutes of high-definition recording with the included battery), make it easy to get the shots you need, when you need them.

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HDV 1080i
The HDV 1080i specification features 1080 effective interlaced scanning lines and 1,440 horizontal pixels. Interlaced pictures, which have been common to TV broadcasts from the beginning, alternately display odd and even numbered lines between each screen refresh. The HVR-A1U can also record at the HDV 720p specification, which features 720 effective progressive scanning lines and 1,280 horizontal pixels. Progressive scanning fills both odd and even numbered lines with each refresh, providing a flicker-free picture.

Not yet ready for HD? The HVR-A1U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and output this digital video signal through its i.LINK interface or as analog signals through component, composite, or S-video connectors. When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3, and display modes can be selected from squeeze, letterbox or edge crop.

1/3-inch Type, 2.97-megapixel CMOS sensor
The HVR-A1U incorporates one 1/3-inch type primary color CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) 2.97-megapixel sensor with a formatted for a 4:3 aspect ratio. The advantage of a CMOS sensor over CCD is it’s ability to process a large volume of picture data at a very small size, which makes it possible for a camera this size to capture HD video. The trade off for this kind of chip over CCD, however, is a small loss in picture uniformity and dynamic range.

Keep an eye on audio levels on the LCD monitor

Audio
The HVR-A1U adopts the MPEG-2 compression format, which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0. The camera uses MPEG-1 Audio Layer II audio compression format, allowing for two-channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16-bit. It features a built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio input connectors for use with professional-grade microphones or external audio sources. Each input level for CH1 and CH2 can be independently adjusted using two audio level dials on the camera body and viewed with an audio level meter on the LCD monitor.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x optical zoom lens
The HVR-A1U is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* high definition lens with a 10x zoom function. It has the same optical coating as is used on all of the Carl Zeiss prime lenses, which produces sharp, high-contrast images with virtually no chromatic aberration.

In order to facilitate zoom control and recording operation during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom lever has been added to the camera body. There’s also a zoom/focus ring located on the lens body that allows for fine adjustments in zoom position. Furthermore, the supplied wireless Remote Commander unit can be used for external control.

Large, 16:9 widescreen color viewfinder and LCD monitor
View your subject through the built-in viewfinder, the swing-out LCD display, or both. The HVR-A1U features a 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder and a 2.7-inch color LCD monitor, both in a 16:9 aspect ratio. You’ll save battery time by using just one, but you may want to use one for adjusting focus and the other for monitoring audio levels. When eschewing auto focus for the fine-tuning manual focus, you can double the magnification at the center of the screen, making it easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing. Also, the camera’s “peaking” function can provide sharp outlines on the monitor to help with manual focus.

Electronic Super SteadyShot system
Sony’s electronic Super SteadyShot System helps remove the slight hand jitter and vibration that is often the bane of video production–especially during telephoto shots. It does this by trimming off edges of the frame on the fly to counteract movement.

Tele Macro picks up details on subjects from a distance

Tele Macro
It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but the Tele Macro function allows you to capture a macro image from a distance, which is useful for shooting small moving objects. Additionally, this function puts your subject in proper focus while leaving the background out of focus.

The Hollywood look
The HVR-A1U has features that can make your videos look more like they were shot on film. Cinematone Gamma allows operators to quickly setup and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve. The Cineframe feature allows movement to be reproduced at 24 frames per second–the speed of film–as opposed to video’s 30 frames per second standard.

No new tape stock
The HVR-A1U is compatible with conventional DV tape stock, but Sony recommends the use of DigitalMaster PHDVM-63DM tape, with its dual layer of magnetic material, which delivers higher RF output, lower noise, 95% fewer errors and 60% fewer dropouts compared to regular DV tape.

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What’s in the box
HVR-A1U camera, AC-L15 AC adaptor, power code, NP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack, lens hood with lens cover, RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander unit, A/V connecting cable with S video, component video cable, USB cable, Memory Stick Duo (16 MB), Memory Stick Duo adaptor, ECM-NV1 monaural electret condenser microphone, XLR audio adaptor, shoulder strap, and operating instructions.

Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

• Professional 3CCD DV camcorder with open architecture design for cinema attachments
• 20x optical zoom lens, XL interchangeable lens system
• Color viewfinder, interchangeable with optional professional monochrome viewfinder
• 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 ratio, 3 selectable frame rates: 60i, 30p, and cinema 24p
• Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

Product Description
Includes: XL2 Camcorder Body / Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS / Color Viewfinder / Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date) / WL-D4000 Wireless Controller with 2 AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller) / Lens Cap / Lens Dust Cap / Lens Hood / Lens Soft Case / Camcorder Dust Cap / CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and Adapter Holder / AC Cable / DC-920 DC Coupler / BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover) / SS-1000 Shoulder Strap / STV-150 Stereo Video Cable / S-150 S-Video Cable / Microphone / XL2 and Lens Instruction manuals. Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder. An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2. The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can’t be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others. Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization SMPTE time code Custom Presets EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Dimensions – 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. / Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 5.3 lbs.

Canon XL2 3CCD MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom

Panasonic Professional AG-HCK10 Point of View Camera with 12x Lens

• Sleek, pocket-sized design (2.1″ W x 2.2″ H x 4.8″ D
• Allows POV-style image capture from a long distance
• Features 1/4″ 20 socket for easy mounting (when mounted upside down, camera image automatically flips to appropriate angle)
• Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) function ensures shots remain clear while walking or zooming
• Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) feature suppresses blocked shadows and blown highlights

Product Description
The ultra-compact, mountable AG-HCK10 HD camera head (POVCAM) teams with the AG-HMR10 AVCCAM handheld recorder to offer a low-cost Full HD camera recording system for a wide range of applications. Connected to the HMR10 recorder with a detachable cable, the HCK10 captures 1920 x 1080 high definition video using three 1/4.1″ 3.05 megapixel 3-MOS imagers for recording by the HMR10 recorder inthe AVCHD format, which provides double the recording time and higher quality than older MPEG-2 compression used in HDV formats. The camera head features a 12X optical zoom lens with 10X digital zoom,(up to 120X), optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.), a built-in 2-channel microphone and a range of advanced tuning functions, including matrix, knee point, adjustable detail and chroma, white balance and zebra settings. Iris, focus and zoom are remotely controlled by the HMR10 recorder. It is powered by the HMR10 recorder.

Panasonic Professional AG-HCK10 Point of View Camera with 12x Lens

JVC GY-DV5100U 3CCD Professional DV Camcorder

• Enhanced integration w/DR-DV5000 DTE
• Anton Bauer Gold Battery Mount standard
• Extended 2 year parts, 1 year labor warranty

Product Description
JVC GY-DV5100U 3CCD Professional DV Camcorder (Lens Not Included) Product Features and Technical DetailsProduct Features * Enhanced integration w/DR-DV5000 DTE * Anton Bauer Gold Battery Mount standard * Extended 2 year parts, 1 year labor warrantyTe

JVC GY-DV5100U 3CCD Professional DV Camcorder

JVC GY-HD200U High Definition 3-CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder

• High-definition recording at 24 frames per second; DV compatible
• Three newly-developed, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (square) pixels
• Professional 1/3-inch bayonet lens mount
• HD Focus Assist makes focusing faster and more precise
• Detachable LCD color viewfinder; 3.5-inch LCD panel

Product Description
JVC GY-HD200U High Definition 3-CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder (Body Only)  Technical Details * High-definition recording at 24 frames per second; DV compatible * Three newly-developed, 1/3-inch CCDs with 1280 x 720 (square) pixels * Professional

JVC GY-HD200U High Definition 3-CCD MiniDV Professional Camcorder

Panasonic Pro AG-HPX170 3CCD P2 High-Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom + Willoughby’s Advanced Shooter Package

• Full production quality, 4:2:2 1080/ 720/ SD P2HD Hand-Held camcorder
• Includes a Leica Dicomar 13x lens Comes with a 16 GB P2 Card
• 1/3-inch progressive 3- CCD imager system which substantially improves signal-to noise (S/N) ratio
• Includes three different advanced focus assist functions
• Included: Panasonic Pro AG-HPX170 3CCD P2 High-Definition Camcorder + Digital Video Camcorder Bag + Transcend 16GB PRO Secure Digital (SDHC) Card w/ Card Reader + Spare Replacement Battery + UV Protector Glass Filter + 5PC Cleaning Kit w/ Air Blower

Product Description
The introduction of the HPX170 marks the next generation of Panasonics, full production quality, 4:2:2 1080/ 720/ SD P2HD Hand-Held camcorders. Based on the recently introduced HVX200A, this completely solid state P2 handheld offers some important feature enhancements as well as an industry leading 5 year warranty. (1 year + 4 additional years after registration). Unlike its brother, the AG-HVX200A a transitional camera perfectly matched for the customer that wants to continue using or delivering venerable DV tape. The HPX170 is for the customer that has fully embraced the tremendous advantages of P2s file based workflow. The HPX170 is a P2 solid state only camera that includes many extra features and benefits.

Panasonic Pro AG-HPX170 3CCD P2 High-Definition Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom + Willoughby’s Advanced Shooter Package

Panasonic AG-HVX200 – Camcorder – professional – widescreen – DV, Mini DV, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO

• SAFE DELIVERY, BEST SERVICE & PRICES by EMPIRE DIGITAL

Product Description
Think of everything the next-generation camera-recorder should offer. High-quality High Definition recording. Outstanding mobility and operational ease. IT-linked Production and News capabilities. Features that call out to production professionals. Panasonic’s variable-frame rate camera-recorder level creativity. Introducing the AG-HVX200, the DVCPRO HD P2 handheld camera-recorder is that dream comes true!

Panasonic AG-HVX200 – Camcorder – professional – widescreen – DV, Mini DV, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO

Canon XL-H1 3CCD High Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

• Professional 3CCD camcorder with approximately 1.67 megapixels per CCD
• 20x optical zoom lens, XL interchangeable lens system
• High-definition resolution with selectable frame rates
• 2.4-inch 16:9 color LCD/combination electronic viewfinder panel
• Powered by a 7.4-volt DC battery pack

Product Description
High Definition’s Highest Expression – Whether you’re a broadcast ENG producer, documentary, feature or commercial videographer, the XL H1 is the affordable, lightweight HD camcorder you’ve been waiting for. Its Superior Canon Optics and exceptional image processing give you a brilliant HD image. For pristine image quality, the XL H1 features uncompressed digital HD-SDI output (SMPTE 292M), as well as Gen-lock input and SMPTE time code input and output for multi-camera shoots. And, with its customizable open-architecture approach, selectable frame rates, and multiple output options, you’ve got exactly the right tool – every time. Like all of Canon’s 3CCD camcorders, the XL H1 includes image control features, customizable settings and a well-balanced design – for the creative control, flexibility and advanced capability your video work demands. HD Resolution With Adjustable Frame Rates- The XL H1 delivers HD at 1080i, along with selectable frame rates of 60i, 30F, and 24F. For high-speed subjects, 30F delivers spectacular clarity, while 24F gives the look and motion of film. Professional Jackpack- For the professional videographer, the XL H1 gives you the capabilities you need – no matter what the job, no matter what the facilities. Multi-camera shoots are no problem using Gen-lock synchronization or SMPTE time code input and output. Also provided is uncompressed digital HD and digital SD through an SDI output. The XL H1′s professional JackPack brings together all these capabilities and lets you quickly and conveniently make the connection you need. Total CINE Control- With the XL H1, you get total control over the cine look of your video by fine-tuning a number of variables: 3 color matrixes, 2 cine gammas and adjustable: knee, black stretch, setup level, master pedestal, horizontal detail, coring, sharpness, noise reduction, col

Canon XL-H1 3CCD High Definition Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom

Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 3CCD AVCHD 24fps Camcorder + Willoughby’s Advanced Shooter Package

• Full range of HD formats: 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
• Higher bit-rate recording than consumer models (21 Mbps PH Mode)
• 13X Wide angle 28 mm lens out of the box (35mm equiv.); 1/3-inch CCD Progressive Imagers
• 3.5-inch LCD monitor displays thumbnails for quick non-linear access to clips
• Included: Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 3CCD AVCHD 24fps Camcorder + On-Camera Short Shotgun Microphone

Product Description
The cooler than cool AG-HMC150 drew big crowds at the 2008 NAB Show. Why? Simply because it offers an unheard of Bang for the Buck, in a 1/3-inch three-chip hand held tapeless HD camcorder, while retaining the core versatility of the DVX100B. The HMC150 sports a 28mm lens right out of the box and a new PH Record mode (21 Mbps) which offers higher resolution with a host of recording formats including 24p. Add to that, amazing low light performance, long record and battery time and professional Audio capabilities at a price that will make it an instant hit with a wide range of AV Shooters, Indie creators and Event video professionals.

Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150 3CCD AVCHD 24fps Camcorder + Willoughby’s Advanced Shooter Package